Offshore staff
SANDSLI, Norway — Island Drilling has responded to Trident Equatorial Guinea's decision to terminate a multi-well contract for the Island Innovator after citing safety concerns.
According to Island, the statements issued by Trident and its partners are not an accurate description of the situation on the rig, with no critical safety incidents having occurred. The BOP has been checked and tested by the OEM representative on board the rig, Island added, and declared safe and ready for operations.
It is now assessing all legal recourse to contest the termination.
CEO Roger Simmenes said, “We are committed to strictly adhering to IOGP life-saving rules in all aspects of our operations, prioritizing safety as a fundamental value within our organization. Our Risk Management, built on the international risk standards, is well integrated into our planning and preparation processes.
“Central to our safety culture is our Safety Observation Program. Our employees consistently utilize this observation system across all facets of our operations, ensuring that potential hazards are identified and mitigated promptly.
“To uphold our safety standards, work permits undergo an additional infield check to verify compliance with our procedures and regulatory requirements. Offshore Management conducts on a daily, weekly and monthly basis inspections to verify adherence to international regulations, with a focus on safety, environmental sustainability and quality assurance.”
02.15.2024
